Dalton Canyon Ultra 2027
- Date
- Saturday, February 6, 2027
- Start time
- 6:00 AM start (Los Angeles)
- Location
- Glendora, California
- Entry fee
- From $65
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dalton Canyon Ultra 50K Solo (EARLY START) | 50K | Feb 6, 20276:00 AM | $125 | – |
| Dalton Canyon Ultra 50K Solo | 50K | Feb 6, 20277:00 AM | $125 | – |
| Dalton Canyon 50K: 4 Person Relay | Relay | Feb 6, 20278:00 AM | $65 | – |
| Dalton Canyon 10K Solo | 10K | Feb 6, 20279:00 AM | $65 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Dalton Canyon Ultra 50K Solo (EARLY START) and Dalton Canyon Ultra 50K Solo: $125 until Feb 1.
- Dalton Canyon 50K: 4 Person Relay and Dalton Canyon 10K Solo: $65 until Feb 1.
Online registration closes Feb 1, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $125, entry is about 26 percent above a typical 50K in California, which costs $99.50 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 50K in California runs 6:35:17, about 12:43 a mile, based on 21 races with published results. Women typically finish in 6:53:54 and men in 6:30:53.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:45 AM, and the Dalton Canyon Ultra 50K Solo (EARLY START) starts at 6:00 AM. The start sits about 1,970 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
2041 Big Dalton Canyon Trail, Glendora, CA 91741
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around February 6 the day usually runs from 38°F at dawn to 55°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 22% of days. Cold snaps dip to 31°F and hot years reach 70°F.
Based on 65 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 2041 Big Dalton Canyon Trail, Glendora, CA 91741Map
- Course
- Trail
- Start elevation
- About 1,970 feet
- Included with entry
- 2026 Dalton Canyon Event T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 10K, 50K, Relay
- Editions
- 2027 (Feb 6, 2027)
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Quick answers
- When is Dalton Canyon Ultra?
- Saturday, February 6, 2027, starting at 6:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $65 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Feb 1, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for California?
- At $125, entry is about 26 percent above a typical 50K in California, which costs $99.50 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 10K, 50K, Relay.
- Where does it start?
- 2041 Big Dalton Canyon Trail, Glendora, CA 91741.
From the organizers
Welcome to the Dalton Canyon Ultra Race. This event is right in the backyard of the Dalton Hotshot Camp on the Angeles National Forest in Glendora California. This is an extremely challenging course with about 6,000-7,000 total feet of elevation gain and loss on dirt trails with sections of pavement. There is a 50K solo race, a 50k 4 person open relay race, and a 10K solo option.